This month, we sat down and talked with Dr. Alan Loving, Student and Family Pastor, and Daniel Moody, Student Ministry Associate, at First Baptist Madison. On this episode of Growing at First Discipleship Podcast, Alan and Daniel talk about their families and activities outside of the church, their goal for Fusion Student Ministry, and their upcoming DiscipleNow weekend in February.
Culture is defined as the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time. As followers of Christ, we won’t always fit into the world in which we live. In fact, we’ll find ourselves going against the flow of popular culture in certain areas of life. This Bible study will provide a solid biblical foundation to stand on in the midst of a rapidly shifting cultural landscape. The goal of this study is to understand how the eternal Word of God shapes our understanding of current issues and how we can share the gospel compassionately and courageously with the people around us.Excerpt From: David Platt. “Counter Culture Bible Study Book.”
Culture is defined as the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time. As followers of Christ, we won’t always fit into the world in which we live. In fact, we’ll find ourselves going against the flow of popular culture in certain areas of life. This Bible study will provide a solid biblical foundation to stand on in the midst of a rapidly shifting cultural landscape. The goal of this study is to understand how the eternal Word of God shapes our understanding of current issues and how we can share the gospel compassionately and courageously with the people around us.Excerpt From: David Platt. “Counter Culture Bible Study Book.”
Culture is defined as the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time. As followers of Christ, we won’t always fit into the world in which we live. In fact, we’ll find ourselves going against the flow of popular culture in certain areas of life. This Bible study will provide a solid biblical foundation to stand on in the midst of a rapidly shifting cultural landscape. The goal of this study is to understand how the eternal Word of God shapes our understanding of current issues and how we can share the gospel compassionately and courageously with the people around us.Excerpt From: David Platt. “Counter Culture Bible Study Book.”
Culture is defined as the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time. As followers of Christ, we won’t always fit into the world in which we live. In fact, we’ll find ourselves going against the flow of popular culture in certain areas of life. This Bible study will provide a solid biblical foundation to stand on in the midst of a rapidly shifting cultural landscape. The goal of this study is to understand how the eternal Word of God shapes our understanding of current issues and how we can share the gospel compassionately and courageously with the people around us.Excerpt From: David Platt. “Counter Culture Bible Study Book.”
Culture is defined as the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time. As followers of Christ, we won’t always fit into the world in which we live. In fact, we’ll find ourselves going against the flow of popular culture in certain areas of life. This Bible study will provide a solid biblical foundation to stand on in the midst of a rapidly shifting cultural landscape. The goal of this study is to understand how the eternal Word of God shapes our understanding of current issues and how we can share the gospel compassionately and courageously with the people around us.Excerpt From: David Platt. “Counter Culture Bible Study Book.”
Culture is defined as the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time. As followers of Christ, we won’t always fit into the world in which we live. In fact, we’ll find ourselves going against the flow of popular culture in certain areas of life. This Bible study will provide a solid biblical foundation to stand on in the midst of a rapidly shifting cultural landscape. The goal of this study is to understand how the eternal Word of God shapes our understanding of current issues and how we can share the gospel compassionately and courageously with the people around us.Excerpt From: David Platt. “Counter Culture Bible Study Book.”
Following God’s wisdom leads to joy, while failing to do so leads to grief.• The wise person seeks to understand knowledge.• Following God’s wisdom leads to contentment.• God’s wisdom produces joy even when there is grief.• God’s wisdom leads to His blessings.1. PRUDENT (Prov. 14:8,15)• Solomon contrasted the wise and the foolish, charactering the wise as prudent and the foolish as gullible.2. CONTENT (Prov. 14:9,14)• Solomon emphasized that foolishness leads to discontentment while wise living leads to contentment.3. JOYFUL (Prov. 14:10,13) Solomon declared that the person who appears to be happy may actually be bitter, knowing that laughter isn’t the same thing as joy.Focus on the difference between happiness and true joy.4. THRIVING (Prov. 14:11-12) Solomon pronounced judgment on those who ignore God’s wisdom and blessing on those who follow God’s wisdom.He reminded his readers that relying on human ingenuity will lead to death.
God promises to provide His wisdom to those who search for Him.• God’s wisdom can be trusted as true.• God’s wisdom comes through fearing Him.• God’s wisdom can be found and acted upon.
God promises to provide His wisdom to those who search for Him.• God’s wisdom can be trusted as true.• God’s wisdom comes through fearing Him.• God’s wisdom can be found and acted upon.
God expects His people to show His wisdom through sexual purity.Living for sexual gratification will lead to bitterness.Considering the consequences of unwise choices can help a person make a wise choice.God gave the gift of sexual intimacy to be enjoyed exclusively within the marriage relationship.See the Reality (Proverbs 5:3-6)Solomon declared that whatever appeal is presented, adultery eventually leads to bitterness and death.In application, broaden the scope to warn against the dangers of all forms of illicit sexual behavior.Think long term (Proverbs 5:7-11)Solomon challenged God’s people to resist sexual temptations.He encouraged them to think about the long-term social, economic, and physical consequences of sexual sins.Enjoy God's provision (Proverbs 5:15-18)Solomon directed married couples to enjoy sexual intimacy within the confines of a faithful, exclusive marriage relationship.He affirmed monogamous relationships as God’s design.Affirm marriage as being between a man and a woman.
All people have a choice to make: follow God or reject Him. Following Godly instruction leads to life.Wicked living leads to more wickedness and dissatisfaction.Righteous living calls for disciplined living.The Path to Take (Proverbs 4:11-13)Solomon declared that his aim was to guide people on the path to life.The Path to Avoid (Proverbs 4:14-19)Solomon warned against following the path taken by evil people whose appetites for wickedness led to more wickedness.The Choice to Make (Proverbs 4:20-27)Solomon challenged God’s people to continually consider His counsel, diligently watching over their hearts.He encouraged them to remain focused on the righteous path, refusing to veer off that path in any way.
Compassion DemonstratedFollowing God’s wisdom is demonstrated in how a person treats others.• God offers His peace to those who trust Him.• God expects His people to treat others with kindness.• God blesses those who know Him.The ChoiceAll people have a choice to make: follow God or reject Him.• Following godly instruction leads to life.• Wicked living leads to more wickedness and dissatisfaction.• Righteous living calls for disciplined living